HUMAN NUTRITION

NUTRITION

CHILD NUTRITION

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
It is preferable to feed an infant on a schedule.
A
True
B
False
C
Either A or B
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -It is preferable to feed an infant on a schedule. Babies differ in the amount of food they eat from day to day. An infant will let you know when they are full. Excessive amounts of vitamin A can damage the infant’s kidneys.

Detailed explanation-2: -Infant feeding practices can include breast milk feeding, formula feeding, and supplementary feeding.

Detailed explanation-3: -If you feed your baby formula, your baby will eat about 6 to 8 times per day, or every 2 to 4 hours. Start your newborn with 1 to 2 ounces (30 to 60 mL) at every feeding and gradually increase the feedings. Feed your baby when they seem hungry.

Detailed explanation-4: -Correct feeding in the first three years of life is particularly important due to its role in lowering morbidity and mortality, reducing the risk of chronic disease throughout their life span, and promoting regular mental and physical development.

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